STATEMENT OF BELIEFS

WE BELIEVE in the Trinity GOD…FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit…three distinct persons WHO bear witness in Heaven, and that the three are ONE omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent GOD.

WE BELIEVE that the FATHER is the Creator…the Great I Am…Jehovah…Yahweh, and the many other names which embody HIS attributes. It is HE to Whom we pray, praise, and worship…to Whom we fast, to whom we strive to obey through HIS Word, and Who’s character we strive to emulate that we may bear fruit unto righteousness. HE alone is worthy of all Blessings, and Power, and Honor, and Glory.

WE BELIEVEthat the Word existed with GOD before the creation of the earth, and that Word became flesh and dwelt among us in the person of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullness of Deity dwelling in bodily form. (Colossians 2:9) WE believe that Jesus Christ is GOD’s Son, Who walked the earth in complete obedience to the FATHER, and in doing all He was instructed by GOD… lay down His life to atone for our sins.

WE BELIEVE that GOD’s Words are Spirit and Life, that Scripture was not given from man’s private interpretation, but given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that the Holy Spirit reveals Truth to us through Scripture, prophecy and revelation as we earnestly seek GOD. -We believe that ALL Scripture, both Old and New Testament, is profitable for the people of GOD, and that obedience to HIS Word is for our protection, instruction, and provision.

WE BELIEVE in the supreme authority and power in the name of Jesus Christ as given Him by the Father, and that we’ve been given that same authority in the name of Jesus. We believe we have the right to use this authority in our prayers, to overcome the plans of the enemy, to set captives free, to bring the very atmosphere into subjection, and to perform greater works even than the examples given us by the Lord Jesus Christ when we exercise the full extent of our faith.

WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of GOD, and the Spirit of GOD’s Son who IS the Power of GOD made available to everyone who calls on GOD’s Son Jesus Christ for salvation.

WE BELIEVE in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We believe that through the Spirit our hearts and minds are transformed and renewed, that He was sent to help and comfort us, and bring GOD’s Words back to our remembrance…that He gives spiritual gifts to believers to empower us for service, and that He IS the Power of GOD made available to everyone who calls on Jesus Christ for salvation, as we speak the Words of GOD which are Spirit and Life.

WE BELIEVE GOD’s Spirit is the Spirit of Prophecy and the Spirit of Revelation, giving knowledge and understanding to believers in all things pertaining to GOD…as only He knows the deep things of GOD, and can convey them to our spirits. These mysteries are revealed to believers as we sincerely draw nigh to GOD.

WE BELIEVE in setting our minds on things above…by focusing on the Kingdom of GOD through study of the Word, meditating on it day and night, and through prayer, worship, praise, and fasting.

WE BELIEVE it is essential to develop believers into Disciples of Christ, and to teach them to have their own relationship with the Father as Jesus did.

WE BELIEVE that the five-fold ministry gifts are given by the Lord Jesus Christ for the development and edification of His Body, the Church. We believe that the use of these ministry gifts did not dissolve after the early church in the book of Acts, but that GOD wants HIS people to utilize these gifts be developed for every good work and to complete every assignment given us by HIM.

WE BELIEVE that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, all faith, the gift of healing, the working of miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, different kinds of tongues, the interpretation of tongues, and the endowment of GOD’s character upon the believer through the Fruit of the Spirit.

WE BELIEVE it is GOD’s will for each of HIS children to work daily on growing in HIS character and that we should strive to apply HIS character to every situation we encounter. Each person is known by their fruit, and we believe as ambassadors and representatives of Christ, we should produce as much love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control as possible. Being empowered by the Holy Spirit, there is no limit to the amount of this godly fruit that can be produced in the life of the believer.

WE BELIEVE in water baptism by immersion as a sign of repentance, and is an open testimony of the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

WE BELIEVE in salvation, healing, and deliverance for the whole man, so that a person can be restored to fellowship with the FATHER. This is done by accepting Christ and Lord and Savior, receiving the Holy Spirit, by living a life of Faith, and by walking in obedience to the Word, and walking in God’s character.

WE BELIEVE we are obligated to share Christ with the lost and build good relationships within our communities, starting with our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and extending outward as the Holy Spirit leads.

WE BELIEVE that it’s every believer’s obligation to give tithes and offerings to support their local assembly first…then give in support of other godly organizations that help further the spread of Gospel message and help develop believers in God’s Word and in HIS character. We also believe in supporting the needy by meeting their physical needs, and ministering God’s Word to -them as led by the Holy Spirit.

WE BELIEVE all things should be done in decency and in order… especially as it pertains to God’s House.